Description
Tender chicken fillets are cooked in a rich and flavorful garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with a kick of red pepper flakes. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- Chicken fillets – 4 pieces (about 1.5 lbs or 680 g)
- Garlic – 4 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Parmesan cheese – 1 cup, grated
- Red pepper flakes – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
- Fresh parsley – for garnish, chopped
- Fries – 1 bag (frozen or homemade, about 32 oz or 900 g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken fillets with salt and pepper. In a skillet, cook the fillets in olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Return the chicken fillets to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with fries on the side.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Chicken dinner, Creamy garlic sauce, Parmesan chicken